§ 8–205.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-205.2 (2026)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant
Subtitle 2. Residential Leases
§ 8–205.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “utility service provider” has the same meaning stated in § 8–205.1 of this subtitle.
(b)
(1)
This section applies only to a landlord of a building that contains five or fewer residential dwelling units.
(2)
This section does not apply to a landlord that requires a tenant, under an oral or written lease, to pay water, sewer, gas, or electric bills directly to the utility service provider.
(c)
A landlord that requires a tenant to make payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord shall:
(1)
Use a written lease that provides notice that the tenant is responsible for making payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord; and
(2)
Provide a copy of the water, sewer, gas, or electric utility bill to the tenant.